# 2Do vs Countdown Fred

The clearest difference is price: Countdown Fred at Free against 2Do's $9.99. 2Do's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly) and ratings volume (101 vs 1). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Countdown Fred is free to download; 2Do costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 2Do against 5.0 for Countdown Fred. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2Do has 101 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

2Do ships an update daily, Countdown Fred monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2Do | Countdown Fred |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2do-to-do-list-and-task-manager/id1470214600/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-fred/id6446439349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 160 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beehive Innovations Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/285944186) | [DaMtech](https://appshunter.io/developer/988332450) |

## What reviewers say

### 2Do

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2do-to-do-list-and-task-manager/id1470214600)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Productivity, #120 Top Paid (US App Store)

Manage your tasks with a flexible and fluid interface that adapts to your needs. Capture anything quickly, organize with smart lists and tags, and never miss a deadline with advanced alerts. Syncs across your devices and services.

**Highlights:** Flexible task management, Quick task capture, Multiple sync options (iCloud, Reminders, Todoist, CalDAV), Smart Lists for saved searches, Tagging system for organization, Advanced alerts and location-based reminders, Markdown notes with task linking

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown Fred

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-fred/id6446439349)

This app helps you keep track of important upcoming dates by displaying them as colorful cards. You can add events like holidays, birthdays, or gigs, and the app automatically sorts them by date. It offers home screen widgets and customizable display options for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable event cards, Automatic date sorting, Home screen widgets, Days or weeks display, Light and dark mode, No accounts or clutter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2Do free?

2Do costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Fred free?

Countdown Fred is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 2Do or Countdown Fred?

Countdown Fred is rated higher. 2Do averages 4.9 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Countdown Fred averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 2Do or Countdown Fred have ads?

Neither 2Do nor Countdown Fred shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2Do or Countdown Fred?

2Do ships an update daily, and Countdown Fred monthly. Most recently, 2Do was updated on October 15, 2026 and Countdown Fred on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*